At 5 Little Monkeys, we're proud to help kids everywhere get a better night of sleep through our world-class children's sleep system. But besides creating a beloved mattress for kids, our mission is to make every part of parenting easier. Most parents know that putting kids to bed early is good for their sleep, and consequently, good for their health. But what many don't realize is that the benefits of an early bedtime extend beyond your child's wellbeing: an earlier bedtime for your child may even improve your own mental health.
Like Mother, Like Child
Intuitively, it makes sense that putting your child to sleep earlier would be better for everyone in the family, but now, a new study called Growing Up in Australia has confirmed this concept with data. The study tracked thousands of families raising children, checking in on them every 2 years to survey a variety of factors related to physical health, emotional well-being, and daily routine. What they found is that in families where children had an early bedtime, defined as being asleep before 8:30 pm, not only did the children have better health outcomes, but mothers, in particular, had better mental health. What this tells us is that putting the kids to bed early isn't just good for their sleep, their health, and their growth: it's good for your own sanity, too.
Try the 5 Little Monkeys Children's Bed
Attempting to shift your child’s bedtime to an earlier time is especially difficult if they are sleeping on an uncomfortable mattress or one that may cause allergies. The 5 Little Monkeys children's bed is hypoallergenic and designed from top to bottom to give children's growing bodies exactly what they need for a deep, restful night of sleep, promoting healthy sleep and making it easier for kids to go to sleep and stay asleep. If you're interested in seeing the difference that better sleep can make for both your child's health and your own sanity, take our 100-night rest test and try the 5 Little Monkeys kids mattress risk-free today.